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GBP to EUR Exchange Rate Today 2026: Pound to Euro

1 GBP = 1.1663 EUR on 16 September 2026 (ECB reference rate). The pound averaged 1.1578 euros in June 2026 and 1.1654 in September so far.

Written by Priya Nair

Updated on 17 September 2026·4 min read

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The GBP to EUR exchange rate was 1 British pound = 1.1663 euros on 16 September 2026, based on the European Central Bank’s reference rate of €1 = £0.8574. The pound has averaged €1.1654 so far in September 2026, up from €1.1578 in June. Rates move through the day, so treat these figures as a dated benchmark, not a live quote.

Key facts

Item	Figure
1 GBP in EUR, 16 Sep 2026	1.1663
1 EUR in GBP, 16 Sep 2026	0.8574
June 2026 average	1 GBP = 1.1578 EUR
June 2026 range	1.1540 (19 June) to 1.1606 (24 June)
2026 high so far	1.1782 on 16 July 2026
2026 low so far	1.1412 on 27 February 2026
ECB deposit facility rate	2.50%, from 16 September 2026
Bank of England Bank Rate	3.75%; next decision due 17 September 2026

All GBP to EUR figures here are the inverse of the ECB’s daily euro reference rate for sterling, set around 14:15 CET on working days.

Pound to euro conversion table

The table uses the 16 September 2026 rate of 1.1663. A bank or money changer will quote a less favourable rate and may add a fee.

British pounds	Euros	Euros	British pounds
£1	€1.17	€1	£0.86
£10	€11.66	€10	£8.57
£50	€58.32	€50	£42.87
£100	€116.63	€100	£85.74
£500	€583.15	€500	£428.70
£1,000	€1,166.30	€1,000	£857.40

For other amounts and currencies, use the currency converter.

GBP to EUR exchange rate in June 2026

The pound traded in a narrow band in June 2026, between 1.1540 and 1.1606 euros. It ended the month near the top of that range. These are ECB reference rates for each working day.

Date	1 GBP in EUR	Date	1 GBP in EUR
1 June	1.1562	16 June	1.1565
2 June	1.1565	17 June	1.1566
3 June	1.1578	18 June	1.1542
5 June	1.1570	19 June	1.1540
8 June	1.1579	22 June	1.1565
10 June	1.1597	23 June	1.1601
12 June	1.1587	24 June	1.1606
15 June	1.1563	30 June	1.1604

Monthly average GBP to EUR rate in 2026

Month	Average	Low	High
January	1.1517	1.1436	1.1547
February	1.1490	1.1412	1.1606
March	1.1543	1.1443	1.1595
April	1.1503	1.1460	1.1551
May	1.1552	1.1488	1.1594
June	1.1578	1.1540	1.1606
July	1.1711	1.1632	1.1782
August	1.1682	1.1660	1.1715
September (to 16th)	1.1654	1.1620	1.1685

July 2026 was the strongest month for the pound this year. Over the 12 months to 16 September 2026, the rate ranged from 1.1305 on 14 November 2025 to 1.1782 on 16 July 2026.

What is moving the pound against the euro

Interest rate expectations drive most of the day-to-day movement.

Item	Details
ECB rate rises.	The ECB raised its three key rates by 0.25 percentage point in June 2026 and again in September 2026. Its deposit facility rate stands at 2.50% from 16 September. Higher euro-area rates tend to support the euro.
Bank of England on hold.	The Bank of England kept Bank Rate at 3.75% at its meeting ending 29 July 2026, with three of nine members voting for a rise. Its next decision is due on 17 September 2026.
Energy prices and inflation.	Both central banks cite high and volatile energy prices as a reason for caution.

Credsir does not forecast exchange rates.

Pound and euro against the rupee

ECB cross rates for 16 September 2026 put £1 at about ₹129.13 and €1 at ₹110.71. For official rupee figures, the RBI publishes daily reference rates for both currencies. See all major pairs on our exchange rates today page.

How to convert pounds to euros from India

Check the reference rate for the day, so you know what a fair quote looks like.
Ask your bank for its telegraphic transfer (TT) selling rate for euros and its fee.
Compare the total cost, including any fee, against a forex card or an authorised money changer.
For remittances, fill in Form A2 and state the purpose code; your bank applies the Liberalised Remittance Scheme limits.
Check whether tax collected at source applies to your remittance on our LRS and TCS rules page.
When paying by card in Europe, choose to pay in euros, not rupees, to avoid dynamic currency conversion.

Frequently asked questions

What is the GBP to EUR exchange rate today in 2026?

On 16 September 2026 the ECB reference rate gave 1 GBP = 1.1663 EUR. Live rates at banks and apps differ through the day.

What was the GBP to EUR exchange rate in June 2026?

The pound averaged 1.1578 euros in June 2026, ranging from 1.1540 on 19 June to 1.1606 on 24 June.

What was 1 GBP to EUR on 22 June 2026?

The ECB reference rate on 22 June 2026 gave 1 GBP = 1.1565 EUR.

What was the GBP EUR exchange rate on 17 June 2026?

On 17 June 2026, 1 British pound was worth 1.1566 euros at the ECB reference rate.

How many euros is 100 pounds?

At the 16 September 2026 rate, £100 is about €116.63 before any bank margin or fee.

Is the pound stronger against the euro now than in June 2026?

Yes. The September 2026 average to the 16th is 1.1654, against 1.1578 in June.

Sources

Euro foreign exchange reference rates, pound sterling — European Central Bank (checked 17 Sep 2026)
Euro reference rates, full history file — European Central Bank (checked 17 Sep 2026)
Key ECB interest rates — European Central Bank (checked 17 Sep 2026)
Monetary policy decisions, 11 June 2026 — European Central Bank (checked 17 Sep 2026)
Interest rates and Bank Rate — Bank of England (checked 17 Sep 2026)
Bank Rate maintained at 3.75%, July 2026 — Bank of England (checked 17 Sep 2026)
Reference rate archive — Reserve Bank of India (checked 17 Sep 2026)

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